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Europe Unites To Remove Russian Banks From Swift
In a dramatic turnaround, European nations put their differences and national interests aside to do what was formerly unthinkable.
Central & Eastern Europe
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Russia Escapes Swift Sanctions—For Now
Despite a raft of sanctions announced by the US and other countries targeting Russia's biggest banks, there is no international consensus aboutremoving Russia from the Swift network—yet.
Features
World’s Best Private Banks 2022: Central And Eastern Europe
This year’s best private Central and Eastern European banks prep for an economic recovery.
News
Bulgaria: Anti-Corruption Win At Polls
Yet, achieving quick results in battling graft and bringing prosperity to the European bloc’s poorest nation is unlikely.
News
Turkey’s Lira On A Rocky Road
Turkish President Recep Erdogan believes high interest rates cause high inflation and sacked three central bank governors who stalled onrate cuts.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Russian IPO Market Heats Up
Nearly a dozen Russian companies have hit the public markets since early 2020, with at least four more expected to start trading publicly before the end of the year.
Features
Leadership Insights: Greece Central Bank Governor Yannis Stournaras
Yannis Stournaras, central bank governor of the Bank of Greece, talks to Global Finance about the outlook for 2022 and potential risks.
Country Report
Russia: Bare Necessities Start Paying Off
Russia’s conservative economic approach offers opportunities for the attentive investor.
Award Winners
The Innovators 2021: Central And Eastern Europe
The Covid-19 pandemic hastened the shift to a virtual world, with companies reaping substantial rewards.
News
Czechs Return To EBRD
The Czech Republic’s decision to rejoin EBRD has an echo of Cyprus belatedly becoming a member country in 2014 in the wake of its financial crisis.